Kirsten E. Kaplan
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Kirsten E. Kaplan is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot collaboration in surgery, with a primary focus on enhancing autonomy in robot-assisted surgical systems. Her work centers on developing and evaluating collaborative models that blend human intent with autonomous robotic action, aiming to improve the safety, speed, and clinical applicability of minimally-invasive procedures. Kaplan’s most cited paper, “Toward human-robot collaboration in surgery: Performance assessment of human and robotic agents in an inclusion segmentation task” (2016, 28 citations), provides a foundational framework for assessing how human and robotic agents can work together effectively. She further refines this approach in her subsequent works, which explore how human-intent-based collaboration can boost task performance in inclusion segmentation. While her citation counts reflect a growing field, her contributions are notable for bridging the gap between fully autonomous systems and current surgical practice, offering practical pathways for integrating robotic assistance into the operating room. Kaplan’s research is particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in the intersection of robotics, surgical innovation, and human factors engineering.
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